Alyssa Giacobbe

Alyssa Giacobbe
Alyssa Giacobbe is a former editor for Boston magazine, Elle, Harper's Bazaar, Teen Vogue, and part of the original staff hired to launch the celebrity mag In Touch Weekly. Currently, she is writer-at-large for Boston, a contributing writer at Hemispheres, and regularly writes for Self, InStyle, Lucky, Martha Stewart's Body + Soul, CNNMoney, Women's Health, The Boston Globe, and Teen Vogue.

Alyssa Giacobbe's Courses
Personal Essay Writing – (Class starts May 16)

Testimonials

Alyssa was one of the best instructors I have had. I always felt like the class was a top priority for her, as was her desire for us to get published. I would definitely take a class with her again. -- Betsy Vereckey

"Alyssa was an A+ instructor. As a result of her class, I got articles in Time Out New York and Town and Country Travel. She is simply the best!" -- Sophie Powell

"Alyssa was great. She was very professional, knowledgeable, and in tune with everyone's position in breaking into magazines. She did a great job breaking it all down into manageable bits." -- Amy McCoy

"Alyssa is a seasoned media expert. I came away with a sense that there is a writer's community out there trying to do what I'm doing, and plenty of bread crumbs for all of us to share on our journeys." -- Vallerie Malkin

"Alyssa's approach was the perfect blend of a reputable expert and approachable instructor. She balanced her impressive background and expertise with a casual approach so we all felt very comfortable." -- Steevy Morin

"Alyssa really tailored the course content to the class. She gave us all feedback based on where we were with our ability." -- Jennifer DeChristoforo

"Alyssa was helpful, informative, and insightful. She managed to condense her considerable experience into the most relevant instruction." -- Claire Kim Van Dyke

"Alyssa has a relaxed teaching style that invites discussion and questions. I enjoyed her class immensly because she brought a truly unique perspective to the table." -- Avantika Wagle

"Alyssa is a sharp, funny, and reputable expert. She offers valuable insight and a realistic groundwork. It is a pleasure to learn from her." -- Adriana Stimola

"Alyssa was great! She's experienced, articulate, willing to help, and gave specific feedback. Wonderful class!" -- Danielle Brown

"Alyssa was terrific. Her guidance and suggestions improved my essays tremendously. I learned to see myself through new angles, and she pushed me to dig deep." -- Jane Tucker